A visually engrossing and thought-provoking narrative, ‘Riverbed’ recently earned three awards at the 44th Cairo International Film Festival. The film tells the story of Salma and her returning daughter Thuraya, and their attempt to preserve, maintain and reconstruct their lives with and against each other. Salma survived many years by protecting her independence—she reached her peace through letting go of any attachments. But the past does not let go of Salma and brings back Thuraya, defeated, divorced, and pregnant. At its heart, ‘Riverbed’ revolves compellingly around the unfulfilled dreams of two women and their strained relationship with each other.
Riverbed tells the story of Salma and her returning daughter Thuraya, and their attempt to preserve, maintain and reconstruct their lives with and against each other. Salma survived many years by protecting her independence, she reached her peace through letting go of any attachments. But the past does not let go of Salma and brings back Thuraya, defeated, divorced, and pregnant.
